Brian Linden Joy
July 13, 2020
Brian Linden Joy, 61, of Atmore, AL, passed away on July 2, 2020, at his residence. He was born on January 28, 1959, in Rochester, NH to Stanley G. Joy and the late Dorothy Styron. He was a friend to many and would do anything to help those he called friends.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Godwin Joy and his mother, Dorothy Styron Bowden.
Survivors include his father, Stanley G. Joy of Silverhill; brother, Steven Joy of Atmore; two daughters, Rebecca McKinley of Albany, GA and Stefanie Kockx of Woodbridge, VA; and grandchildren, Parker, and Ally.
A graveside memorial service was held Saturday, July 11, 2020, at Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Arnold Hendrix officiating.
Please use social distancing requirements due to the current healthcare crisis for the safety of you and others.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Sarah Gibbs Beyette
July 12, 2020
Sarah Gibbs Beyette, 83, of Atmore, AL, passed away on July 2, 2020. She was born on January 29, 1937, in Atmore, AL to the late Ardie D. Gibbs and Georgia Sarah Prestwood. She was an accountant for many years at Waller, Crook and Jones until her retirement and thereafter with Jerry Davis Farms. She was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church of Atmore.
She is preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Ralph Gibbs and Larry Gibbs.
She is survived by one daughter, Cara Roxanne Beyette of Foley, AL; three sisters, Gloria Lovell of NC, Clara (Tommy) Burton of OR and Connie Ford of VA; and one grandson Christopher D. Beyette of VA.
A memorial service was held Friday, July 10, 2020, at First Baptist Church of Atmore with Rev. Arnold Hendrix and Bro. Kevin Garrett officiating.
Due to the current health care crisis and the safety of you and others, First Baptist Church of Atmore requires a facial mask.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.
Frank Ronald Stryker
July 8, 2020
Frank Ronald Stryker – “Lightnin” “Paw Paw” – passed away on June 30, 2020, at the age of 87. He was born April 29,1933, in Lutheranville, NY to Fred and Esther Stryker. The family lived in several places in NY and NJ. His favorite memories were living on a farm in upper state NY where he played baseball and football in Worcester, NY, Schenevus, NY, and in Cooperstown, NY in 1951 and was in the parade. He was very proud of that accomplishment. After graduation, he joined the Navy and was stationed at Great Lakes, IL, and Norman, OK. Paw Paw was proud of his boxing days in the Navy. His last deployment was at Whiting Field, Milton, where he met and married Virginia Mathis. They had three children, Randy, Ronnie and Susie. In 1976, he married Mary Bunch. He retired as an Aircraft Electrician Forman at NARF and served as the secretary for the Pensacola Bass Club. He enjoyed telling fish stories and remembered each and every fishing partner.
He is preceded in death by his parents; one son, Randy; two brothers, and one sister.
Dad is survived by his wife, Mary; his son, Ronnie; daughter, Susie, daughter-in-law, Lorene; step-son, Dave (Michele); step-daughter, Cheryl, ten grandchildren, Jason, Jennifer, Kelley (Walt), Katie, Cody (Amy), Jake, Ben, and Isaac; as well as six great-grandchildren, Christian, Brooke, Summer, Caislynn, Ryker, and Bo.
Funeral services were held Monday, July 6, 2020, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. Burial will follow in Clear Springs Cemetery, Robertsdale, AL.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, is entrusted with arrangements.
Alicia Celene Brown
July 8, 2020
Mrs. Alicia Celene Brown, 62, of Atmore, AL passed away July 1, 2020, surrounded by her family. She was born in Mobile, AL on February 19, 1958. She was a loving mother, sister, aunt and friend.
She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Ervie Sellers Bray.
She is survived by her children, Daniel Keith Griffith (Donna) of Huxford, AL, Shawn Edward Brown of Atmore, AL and Robby Edward (Jessica) Brown of Poarch, AL and Shaina Megan Brown of Atmore, AL; five grandchildren, Alexandria Brown, Reha Hall, Jaselyn Brown, Fonzie Price and Kara Brown; one sister ,Gina (Steve) Harrison of Atmore, AL; and one special niece, Heather (Chris) Hughes of Atmore, AL; and one special cousin, Vickie Carrier.
Graveside Services were held Monday, July 6, 2020, at Serenity Gardens Cemetery in Atmore, AL with Bro. Michael Roley officiating.
Active pallbearers were Shawn Brown, Daniel Griffith, Michael Roley, Lloyd Copeland, Chris Hughes and Robby Brown.
Please use social distancing requirements due to the healthcare crisis for the safety of the family and others.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Bobbie Barlow Jones
July 6, 2020
Mrs. Bobbie Barlow Jones, age 84, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2020, at her home in Atmore, Alabama.
Mrs. Jones was a native of Pineville, FL and had resided in the Atmore area for most of her life. She was a retired bookkeeper with 25 years service and was a member and director of WMU with Presley Street Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Robert Jones; parents, Taylor and Lena Barlow; three brothers and two sisters.
She is survived by numerous loving nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services were held Saturday, July 4, 2020, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Joseph Simpson officiating.
Burial was at the Pinebarren Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Cole Graves, Mason Graves, Eddie Mitchell, Randy Lucas, Billy Young and Taylor Young.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
David W. Timberlake
July 3, 2020
Captain David W. Timberlake (USN Retired), passed away on June 27, 2020, at age 88. He lived a long and full life, and had a significant impact on his country, his community, and his family. Capt. Timberlake was born in Hope, AR, and grew up in the nearby rural community of Nashville. His early years were spent on the family farm, where he was actively involved in local FFA and 4-H clubs, both of which would have a significant influence on his life. After high school, he attended the University of Arkansas, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture.
In his 20’s, Capt. Timberlake completed Officer Candidate School, and was commissioned in the United States Navy in 1955. While attending flight school in Pensacola, he met and married Sylvia Grant Timberlake, and they began their family. During this time he also completed his Master’s degree in Education Administration from the University of Hawaii.
In his 30’s, he continued his career as a skilled aviator, logging thousands of flight hours with several different airplanes, including the A-1, A-4, and A-6E Intruder. Capt. Timberlake was assigned to duty stations and squadrons from Florida to Hawaii, as well as four different aircraft carriers. He served his country in Vietnam, earned many awards and commendations, including the Navy Commendation medal and the Armed Forces Expeditionary medal, and he eventually became the Commanding Officer of Attack Squadron VA-85 in Chesapeake, VA.
In his 40’s, he transitioned to non-flying duties, and helped establish mentoring and community outreach programs at NAS Pensacola, as well as leading the NROTC unit at the University of West Florida. He ended his Naval career with a position at the Pentagon before retiring from active duty in 1979.
In his 50’s, Capt. Timberlake began his second career in higher education, and became the Executive Director of Development for (then) Pensacola Junior College and also University of West Florida’s Foundation departments. Through his fundraising efforts, many deserving students were able to receive scholarships to attend college. In addition to his work responsibilities, he also was very active in leadership roles in committees and advisory boards in the community, which continued for the rest of his life. There are too many to mention them all, but among the most significant were serving as chairman for the Pensacola/Escambia Human Relations Commission, president of the Tate High School Athletic Council, member of the Escambia County Republican Executive Committee, and delegate to the Alabama/West Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church. He was heavily involved with local 4-H clubs, both as a leader and as a coach for various District events. He was the principal architect for creating the Escambia County 4-H Foundation, which now has assets of over $1,000,000, and is one of the largest 4-H Foundations in the nation. For these efforts he received the prestigious “Partner in 4-H Award, and was inducted into the inaugural class of the Florida 4-H Hall of Fame in 2002.
In his 60’s and 70’s, the former military man became “Granddaddy”, and was devoted to his five grandchildren. They all share cherished memories of their time with him on the farm, including riding horses, feeding the animals, gathering eggs, going on hay rides, and being pulled behind the tractor in what came to be known as “tractor surfing”. He built them everything from stilts, to swings, forts, playhouses, and even zip lines. He and Grandma in his 80’s, he “retired” from country life, and moved to Azalea Trace, but still kept busy serving in volunteer positions on Azalea Trace committees, as well as at St. Luke UMC and the Pensacola Naval Air Museum, which has several of his donated military items on display. He attended all the grandchildren’s high school and college graduations, weddings, and welcomed two great-grandchildren into the family.
Capt. Timberlake will be dearly missed by his wife of over 63 years, Sylvia, as well as his two children, Steve Timberlake (Candy) and Shari Timberlake Szalwinski (Duane). He will be thought of with love by his five grandchildren, Tiffany Timberlake Myers (Michael), Sarah Timberlake Watson (Joseph), Alex Szalwinski (fiancée Christy), Christopher Szalwinski (fiancée Morgan) and Anna Szalwinski, as well as his two great-grandchildren, Jonathan Myers and Katherine (Kate) Watson, (and a third great-grandchild on the way.) He is survived and mourned by his brother-in-law, John Grant, as well as numerous beloved nieces, nephews, and family friends.
David Timberlake was a well-respected man of intelligence, integrity, and commitment, with a strong love of God, country, and family. A private military service was held in his honor at the Barrancas National Cemetery on Wednesday, July 1, 2020. The family requests no flowers, but if desired, donations may be made in his name to the Pensacola Naval Aviation Museum, or to St. Luke UMC in Pensacola.
Margarita M. Mezey
June 30, 2020
Margarita M. Mezey, 92, of Cantonment, FL passed away June 27, 2020 at her home in Cantonment, FL.
Mrs. Mezey was born in Monterrey, Mexico and worked for the Red Cross until she retired. She then volunteered at West Florida Hospital until the age of 89 – that was her passion.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Basiil Mezey. Survivors include her daughter, Margaret (Steve) Minton; one son, Jose Mezey; three granddaughters, Caitlin (Nick) Mezey Marlow, Christa Minton and Stephanie (Jamie) Franklin; grandson, Tyler Mezey; and nine great grandchildren.
The family suggest to those who desire, memorials be made to St Jude’s Children’s Hospital, the Shriners Hospital or the Humane Society.
Margarita M.Mezey
June 29, 2020
Margarita M. Mezey, 92, of Cantonment, FL, passed away June 27, 2020, at her home in Cantonment, FL.
Mrs. Mezey was born in Monterrey, Mexico and worked for the Red Cross until she retired. She then volunteered at West Florida Hospital until the age of 89 – that was her passion.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Basiil Mezey.
Survivors include her daughter, Margaret (Steve) Minton; one son, Jose Mezey; three granddaughters, Caitlin (Nick) Mezey Marlow, Christa Minton and Stephanie (Jamie) Franklin; grandson, Tyler Mezey; and nine great grandchildren.
The family suggest to those who desire, memorials be made to St Jude’s Children’s Hospital, the Shriners Hospital or the Humane Society.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, is entrusted with arrangements.
Nolen Ray Tollison
June 28, 2020
Nolen Ray Tollison, age 9, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2020 in Birmingham, Alabama.
Nolen finished third grade at Five Points Elementary School. Nolen was an Alabama fan, loved sports, fishing, being outside and spending time with his siblings and other family. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Bennie Ray Maddox; great-grandfather, Henry Nolen Tollison; great-grandmothers, Joyce Gibson and Dummer Maddox; and great-great grandmother, Lila Gibson.
He is survived by his mother and step-dad, Tiffany Maddox (Chris Homan) of Lanett, AL; father, Logan Tollison of Molino, FL; maternal grandmother, Sarah Gibson Adams of Lanett, AL; paternal grandmother, Margaret Tollison of Robertsdale, AL; paternal grandfather, George (Susan) Tollison of Uriah, AL; grandparents, Cindy Homan of Atmore, AL and Bob Robinson of Stapleton, AL; great-grandparent, Ricky Gibson of Poarch, AL; great-great grandparents, James (Peggy) Gentry of Uriah, AL; two brothers, Noah Tollison of Lanett, AL and Bryce Tollison of Lanett, AL; one sister, Aubriana Homan of Lanett, AL and numerous uncles, aunts, cousins, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services will be held Monday, June 30, 2020, at 2 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Sis. Helen Stewart officiating.
Burial will follow at the Steadham Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Benji Maddox, Ricky Maddox, Cobey McNeil, Jamie Hancock, Aaron Hadley and Austin Tollison.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC in charge of all arrangements.
Margie Goodale-Boutwell
June 28, 2020
Surrounded by her children, Margie Goodale-Boutwell, of Enon, passed peacefully on June 24, 2020 at her daughter’s home in Pace, Florida, and went to be with her Lord at the age of 93.
Margie was born on February 27, 1927, in Pineville, Florida to John and Tazzie Hastings. In 1940, she married George Goodale and grew a family of six children. She enjoyed being a homemaker, raising her children and helping to raise her grandchildren and even great-grandchildren until George’s death in 1978. After that, she worked briefly for the Forestry Division at the Oak Grove fire tower. In her later years she pursued her passion for gardening, fishing, traveling, hunting and just being outdoors in general. She is preceded in death by her parents; her first husband George Goodale; two sons, Howard and Raymond Goodale; a granddaughter, Beth Goodale; great-grandsons, Nimiki Owl Allen, Myles Hart; and a daughter-in-law Nellie Goodale.
She is survived by her second husband, William Boutwell; her sons, Carlis Goodale of Cantonment and Edward Goodale of Enon; her daughters, Janice Allen of Mossy Head and Carol Ann Askren of Pace; sons-in-law, Robert Allen and Willard Askren; 14 grandchildren; and numerous great grandchildren. She was very much loved and will be sorely missed.
Funeral services will be held Monday, June 29, 2020, at 2 p.m., at the Dry Springs Church Community Cemetery. Due to the coronavirus, services will be held in the open air at the grave site. The Rev. Ken Johnson will officiate.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.